How to choose a paint color for walls
The choice wall paints is an important point in the repair of residential premises. Two points are important here, this is the material of the wall itself and the impact of the environment.
We pay attention to these two points in the first place. How to choose a paint for the walls, we will consider in this article. Also on video and photos you can see ready-made design solutions that may well suit your case.
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The main types of dyes
The color palette of paint for walls is quite extensive, but there are two main types, it is from them that you need to start choosing:
| For exterior surfaces | These dyes perfectly tolerate environmental influences and temperature extremes. They tolerate high humidity perfectly. They are also recommended for decoration in rooms with a humid environment, these are bathrooms (see What and how to paint in the bathroom wall) and the kitchen. |
| For interior surfaces | The color palette of paints for walls in this segment is as extensive, here you can choose not just the color, but also the desired shade. Only they are suitable for indoor use without temperature or humidity. |
The choice of paint for walls
Wall painting - This is one of the most common options for decorating during repairs, characterized by the speed of work and relatively low prices. On the market there are a huge variety of materials used for paint work.
Below we will talk about the most interesting of them. Here it will be possible to choose the color of paint for the walls for every taste.
| Water dispersion paints | This category got its name due to the fact that these paints dissolve in water. Water dispersible paints are very popular because they are quite practical and most importantly they are sold at very affordable prices.
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| Acrylic based paints | Acrylic water-based paint is used primarily for painting walls in a humid environment and in public spaces. Acrylic based paints are durable. Such surfaces are easy to clean, wipe. In this case, neither the texture of the paint, nor its shades do not wear out and do not fade. acrylic paints, due to its structure, are also characterized by durability, high drying speed. Water does not leak into the paint structure because it lays on the surface with a dense and uniform film. |
| Latex paint | Latex water dispersion paints withstand mechanical stresses, so they are often used both for housing and for painting walls in office buildings, shopping centers, etc.
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| Based on PVA glue | This category applies only in dry rooms. Being the cheapest, it loses in practicality. Since paints based on PVA glue are very dirty, they are mainly applied to ceilings. But they, unlike acrylic and latex analogues, are characterized by a high degree of vapor permeability. "Breathable" paint is environmentally friendly and well preserves the surface on which it is applied. |
| Enamels | Enamel or alkyd paint has characteristics similar to latex polymer paint. The substance also covers the application surface with a thin layer, forming a waterproof and non-breathable coating.
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| Oil paints | If the previous coloring substances were dissolved on the basis of water, then oil paints, synthetic or natural oils are used in oil paints. This gives rise to certain inconveniences, because applying them to the surface will require long drying, during which a persistent unpleasant odor will remain.
The main advantage of drying oil based substances is not only low cost, but also maximum reliability and durability. The oil paint applied to the surface will not require refinishing for a long time. However, the reverse side of this advantage is the minimum vapor permeability, due to which it is possible to destroy the surface of the material under the paint and, therefore, its delamination. |
| Silicone paints | Recently, silicone-based paints have been developed, which included most of the strengths of water-based paints: vapor permeability, stability and moisture protection.
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| Eco-friendly paint | Another trend of the latest technology is the use of eco-colors. They are often made from natural materials. No harmful substances are released during the manufacturing process. And, therefore, harmful components are absent in the paint and will not appear after it is applied to the surface. "Green paints" are absolutely safe, therefore they are often used for interior decoration of private medical institutions. However, eco-materials are significantly more expensive and dry for a long time after application. |
Attention: The choice of paint color for walls can be in different shades and it is not always possible to purchase it in retail. This issue is solved by two methods. We will talk about them below.
Tinting technology
Today, in most of the construction stores, special computer machines are installed that can color the required number of cans in the colors you choose.
On the shelves, materials for painting ceilings or walls are only white (base-1), from which soft tones can then be obtained. Bright colors are formed by their translucent paint (base-2). Some manufacturers also offer basics for dark shades and glossy colors.
Computer tinting technology has several advantages:
- The program contains thousands of options for possible shades;
- The computer produces the exact color ordered;
- With electronic tinting, you can get any number of cans of the same color.
The selection of the color of paint for the walls can be done not only with computer tinting, because its price is not small, it is always possible to manually mix separately sold colorants with the base composition. This is much more difficult, especially if you need to create a certain shade through mixing various dyes.
In this case, it will not be possible to immediately obtain the desired shade, it will be even more difficult to achieve that the paint of the same color appears in different banks. But here you can do everything yourself and without extra costs.
How to choose the color of paint for walls
There are a large number of subtleties when choosing the color of paints for walls, known only to professionals in this industry. We will not dwell on the banal recommendations that bright colors should not be used in the bedroom, and the white color serves to expand the space. The color choice of the future wall depends on many factors.
Tinting or tinting
As already mentioned, experts recommend choosing a paint color for walls using a tinted computer installation. Moreover, in connection with the crisis, many serious companies involved in the sale of coloring substances provide this service for free.
Attention: If you do not have a large amount of coverage, then it is economically more profitable to do everything yourself. Instructions on the rules for selecting a dye are presented below.
How to choose the right color
The primary and perhaps most difficult task is to select the color you need. Here, first of all, you should yourself understand your preferences and be guided by taste. Simple recommendations can help in choosing shades.
- White color, especially in combination with small patterns, makes the room more spacious in appearance;
- Dark tones, on the contrary, narrow the space, add coziness and harmony. These colors are ideal for living rooms and bedrooms;
- Bright shades give a boost of vivacity, add positive emotions and activity, pastel on the contrary have a calming effect;
- For ceilings, it is recommended to use either white or sky colors.
A huge variety of color palettes can confuse even experienced painters. Therefore, in order to simplify your task, you can choose the right colors using the exclusion method. Initially, having rejected those colors that you did not like, you can already choose the best option from the remaining shades.
If it is difficult to choose the right color for you, you can turn to the designers. Today there are technologies that allow you to create a virtual model of your room and, taking into account additional parameters, select the necessary colorants for painting walls or ceilings. But it should be understood that the result obtained on a computer in real life may look somewhat different.
Use of catalogs with shades for paints. After choosing the primary color, you need to choose the most attractive shade. For this, manufacturers of paint and varnish products compile catalogs with all kinds of color options.
Attention: It is important to remember that dyes of one company may not fit bases from other manufacturers when mixed. So in the store, consider exactly those catalogs in which the colors for the colors of the manufacturer you want are presented. And remember that the selection of dyes for the decoration of your home, office or industrial premises requires a lot of attention and the maximum consideration of all the subtleties and preferences.
- When choosing a shade, it must be borne in mind that when applied to the surface, the applied layer of paint will be slightly brighter than before work. Therefore, if you are frightened by a too variegated shade of the wall, it is better to choose tones a little more dull.
- Do not lose sight of the detail that on the textured surface the paint layer will be darker than on a perfectly even one. Be sure to keep this in mind so that the decoration of the room does not disappoint you.
How to check if the choice is made correctly? To do this, you can test the purchased paint and apply it to one of the walls or part of the ceiling, floor - any coating. At the same time, you should try it all the same on the surface that will then be painted, since depending on its type, the applied layer of paint can change its shade.
When choosing, it is necessary to take into account the type of the room itself, its functions, the number and location of lighting devices and so on. It is unlikely that you will want to cook in a kitchen with black walls, and sleep in a bright red bedroom. However, it all depends on personal preferences.
Make decisions yourself. When choosing a color for decorating your premises, do not completely and completely shift everything to designers. Appearance in many respects depends on taste which at the expert can differ greatly from yours. So before contacting professionals, you should consider at least an approximate layout of the room, taking into account the color of the walls and ceilings.
Attention: In this case, be sure to discuss the project with your relatives or business partners, so that at the final stage of the work there will not be any discrepancies.
- The most optimal solution when contacting specialists is when you yourself choose the colors you like, and the designer then adjusts the wishes taking into account all the subtleties and trends of fashion.
- In order for the choice of paint for walls or other surfaces to be made correctly, it is necessary to keep in mind a large number of subtleties: to choose the right type and composition of paint, determine the shades taking into account the purpose of the room, surface material, its shape, lighting, humidity, and so on. Therefore, do not take rash hasty decisions and think about choosing a paint in advance so that nothing hurries you.
The color scheme of paints for walls is quite extensive. Here you need to focus on the style of the room. There are a lot of articles on this topic on our site and after reading you can do everything efficiently and quickly.
